Transmission Production Cost Analyst

• Assist in development of energy market forecasts for electric transmission development to support long range plans, regulatory filings, and reduce congestion. Support development of direct testimony for regulatory proceedings. Work with senior modelers to provide responses to regulatory agencies information requests pertaining to wholesale energy market-based plans and modeling of Xcel Energy's transmission system. Direct independent analyses to respond to or support regulatory agencies review of Xcel Energy's transmission system.

• Support the develop production cost inputs into transmission modeling for electric system planning purposes. Produce electric system production cost uploads needed within Integrated System Planning. Prepare forecasts of off system impacts to congestion and curtailment.

• Work with senior Modelers to perform electric system transmission modeling analyses to independently evaluate activities of Xcel Energy's operating companies, from a Risk Management perspective, pertaining to transmission assets, regional planning processes, competitive transmission development, transmission and environmental issues. Prepare independent evaluations of regional transmission plans, and initiate analysis of existing and new transmission system limitations.

• Perform monthly assessment of resource congestion and curtailment. Support responses to regulatory group and state regulatory agencies requests and questions.

• Investigate and develop new techniques to improve economic transmission planning processes.

• Maintain and verify all input data as necessary for the transmission production cost modeling team. Ensure transmission and generation system data is available to accurately modeled in terms of ratings, flow gates, fuel costs, production capability (heat rates, capacity, VOM, etc.) and contract terms in order to provide accurate analysis of transmission system impacts. Optimize existing and develop new programs to post process output.

• Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts degree in electrical engineering, economics, mathematics, physics, quantitative analysis, business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in analyzing transmission systems including 3 years of experience in wholesale energy markets using financial tools/production simulation software.

• Must have advanced quantitative analysis skills and extensive knowledge in the systems and software required for such analyses.

• Experience with Production Cost Modeling software or equivalent.

• Advanced skills using spreadsheet and database software.

• Extensive knowledge of the performance, operations, and modeling of assets, preferably Xcel Energy's assets.

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Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

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